How far is Lincolnshire, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnshire, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.21 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.94 mi
12.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.94 mi
Kilometers
12.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.21 mi
Kilometers
21.26 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lincolnshire
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnshire
2026-04-19T08:50
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnshire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wheeling
IL

City in West Virginia

From Lincolnshire
6 mi
00h 11m
To Arlington Heights
7.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Londonderry Lane

    553 ft · 26 sec · Londonderry Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Riverwoods Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Riverwoods Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Portwine Road

    2365 ft · 1 min · Portwine Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Wolf Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Wolf Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dundee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Elmhurst Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Elmhurst Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Euclid Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Euclid Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Elmhurst Road
2.5 mi · 19%
West Euclid Avenue
2.25 mi · 17%
Riverwoods Road
1.29 mi · 10%
Deerfield Road
1.27 mi · 10%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.26 mi · 10%
West Dundee Road
1.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Elmhurst Road

Continue on North Elmhurst Road

2.5 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheeling
00h 11m from Lincolnshire
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnshire and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincolnshire to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheeling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Lincolnshire and 7.2 miles from Arlington Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnshire and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Wheeling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wheeling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheeling.

RAIL

Glenview station

12 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

38 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 km).

Lincolnshire

#1 Lincolnshire

Village in Illinois, United States

Population7,891
Coordinates42.1900200, -87.9084000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Arlington Heights

#2 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry Lane (-87.908409, 42.189785)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights. The current time is 08:50:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.